Some impressive rains associated with Wednesday’s large storm will continue to spiral through the northeast. It was not drought-busting rain. To end the severe drought New Jersey has been plagued with for months, we would need 16 to 18 inches of rain to collect in three months. But every little drop will help. On average, I've seen reports of between ¾ inches and upwards of close to 2 inches in some spots of the Garden State.

The rain has now, for the most part, moved east. The winds will remain breezy. Not as gusty, but still windy. It's possible the power could still flicker from time to time. Otherwise, the winds will eventually bring cooler weather back to the state.

Now, when I say cooler, I'm not referring to an obnoxious Arctic chill that will have everyone scrambling for their warmest winter gear. I'm talking about a return to more seasonable temperatures. It should be 48 degrees, and it will be 48 degrees. But compared to the daily highs of today and yesterday—in the 50s and 60s—it will feel colder.

The weather is drier and quieter through the weekend, with a seasonable chill hanging over the region. By next week the winds will shift again and warmer - possibly really warmer - air will move in by this time next week.